Senior Program Officer for Grants Management

Global Refuge • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Program Officer for Grants Management supports Global Refuge’s Resettlement and Integration Services (RIS) division through grants administration oversight. Reporting to the Director for Resettlement, this role works with Programs, Development, Finance, and Administration on proposal and MOU development, contract management, and grant reporting. The position supervises the Program Specialist for RIS and other assigned staff, and represents Global Refuge in meetings and external stakeholder relationships.

Global Refuge is a nonprofit organization serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and opportunity. Its work includes refugee resettlement, care for unaccompanied children, economic empowerment and employment, and programs in Guatemala and Mexico. The organization has served more than 800,000 people and works with government, community, and faith partners.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in social work, social sciences, nonprofit management, or a related field, combined with 3–5 years of relevant experience and supervisory experience.
• Experience administering and overseeing government grants, including proposal development, contract and cooperative agreement compliance, and reporting.
• Familiarity with funding research tools.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with people across systems, stakeholder groups, and staff levels.
• Experience writing and editing proposals, strong attention to detail, and ability to interpret technical requirements.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of database management, web-based platforms, and other computer applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Ability to accept change and remain flexible, with a focus on action and outcomes.
• Commitment to Global Refuge’s core values and ability to model them in relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a local resettlement office or the national office of a resettlement agency.
• Prior experience with initial resettlement, PC, and/or Matching Grant programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful management of Global Refuge resettlement program grants.
• Supervise and provide programmatic guidance to direct reports.
• Collaborate with organizational stakeholders to implement effective systems for submitting high-quality grant proposals.
• Research funding opportunities from federal agencies and other relevant funders.
• Review notices of funding opportunities to assess mission and program alignment and pursue suitable opportunities.
• Manage proposal preparation and submission for funding opportunities for the RIS division.
• Review awards and inform relevant units of changes to cooperative agreements so contracts and financial awards are managed efficiently.
• Work with the Administration department to ensure timely creation of MOUs for new and existing partners.
• Collaborate with Programs and Finance staff to submit required reports on time through relevant portals, including Grant Solutions.
• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of grant-related records in Salesforce.
• Maintain current affiliate contact information in organizational systems.
• Represent Global Refuge at meetings and convenings and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment.
• 20 days of vacation per year.
• 12 days of sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave.
• Company 403(b) contribution of 3%, plus an additional 7% match that vests immediately.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior